Before #HawaiiMars took her final flight Aug 11 2024 to a new home at #BCAviationMuseum, many challenges had to be overcome.

#LogCabinMuseum welcomes Capt Steve Nichol (Retd) to speak at today's #TalkAndTea, as he oversaw the acquisition/arrival of this iconic aircraft to #YYJ.

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A long-time symbol of firefighting in British Columbia,
The Hawaii Mars water bomber completed its final flight to its resting place at the BC Aviation Museum.
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A photograph of a water bomber resting on a calm lake on a blue sky day.

The magnificent Martin “Hawaii” Mars at rest on Sproat Lake, BC.

We had the privilege to spend a morning “exploring” with her including low & high speed taxis.

An incredible machine & crew!

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This descendant likes to visit #BCAviationMuseum for purely selfish reasons. Making memories. #Lovelife and #genealogy